KaMA-Ispeak DDX-3000 Owners manual
KAM DDX3000
PRO DIRECT DRIVE TURNTABLE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KAM DDX3000
PRO DIRECT DRIVE TURNTABLE
q START/STOP BUTTON Press this button to
start or stop the platter.
w PLATTER
e MOTOR OFF Press the button to disengage
the motor, and the LED will flash. Press the
button again to re-engage the motor.
r TARGET LIGHT Insert target light to the deck
and it will light up.
t PLATTER REVOLUTION SPEED BUTTONS For
33 rpm - press 33. For 45 rpm - press 45.
For 78 rpm - press 33 & 45 simultaneously.
y REVERSE This button is used to reverse the
direction of the platter rotation.
u PITCH SELECT Sets the adjustment range of
the pitch slider. Press the button to switch to
±10% pitch, press again to switch to ±20%
pitch and again for ±50%.
i QUARTZ LOCK This disengages the pitch
slider and sets the platter to 0% pitch adjust.
o HEADSHELL LOCKING NUT
Visit www.kam.co.uk/tuition for full tone arm
assembly instructions.
1) PITCH SLIDER Use this to change the speed
of the platter when the PITCH indicator is lit.
1! S SHAPED TONE ARM To start playback,
gently place the stylus on the record using the
headshell finger support. Do not drop the
stylus onto the record as it may cause damage
to the diamond tip and to the record.
1@ 45 RPM ADAPTOR Place on center spindle
for playing 7" records with large center holes.
1# ANTI SKATE KNOB When a record is playing,
a force is generated drawing the stylus
towards the center of the record. This control
compensates for that force and needs to be
set to the same value as the counter weight
pressure ring.
1$ COUNTERWEIGHT Use this to balance the
tone arm and to adjust the stylus pressure.
Visit www.kam.co.uk/tuition for full tone arm
assembly instructions.
1% POWER SWITCH This switch turns the power
on or off.
1^ POWER CORD CONNECTOR Used to connect
the included power cord.
1& GND Ground wire connection post.
1* PHONO OUTPUT This is a standard ‘phono
level’ output (using RCA jacks) which can be
connected to the ‘phono’ input on any DJ mixer.
1( HEADSHELL Install cartridge here. When
installing a cartridge, refer to the installation
instructions supplied by the manufacturer of
that cartridge. Visit www.kam.co.uk/tuition for
full tone arm assembly instructions.
2) TONE ARM LIFT This elevates the tone arm
above the record surface.
2! TONE ARM CLAMP AND REST Use this rest
for the tone arm and clamp it in position
during transportation.
OPERATING
1. Turn the power dial to turn on and the
speed indicator and the strobe-illuminator will
light up.
2. Insert target light for illumination the stylus.
3. Place a record on the turntable mat. When
playing a 45rpm record with a large center
hole; place the 45rpm adapter on the center
spindle.
4. Set the rotation speed to match the record.
5. Release the arm clamp.
6. Set the cueing lever to the up position.
7. Press the Start/Stop button and the
turntable platter will start to rotate.
8. Move the tone arm over the desired groove.
9. Set the cueing lever to the down position,
the tone arm will descend slowly onto the
record and play begins.
10. Set the desired pitch adjusts range by
depressing the buttons until the desired pitch
is reached.
Options are ±10% or ±20 or ±50%.
11. Adjust the pitch to a desirable speed.
During play, observe the strobe dots. If the
strobe dots appear to the right, the pitch is
slower than the rated speed. If they flow to the
left, the rated speed. If the strobe dots appear
stationary, which means the platter is in
normal turntable speed, move the pitch control
slider up or down to adjust the speed.
12. To suspend play, lift arm with cueing lever.
13. When play is finished, raise the cueing
lever, move the tone arm to the armrest and
secure the tone arm with the arm clamp.
14. Press the Start/Stop button to stop the
platter rotating.
15. Turn the power dial to turn off the power.
FURTHER INFORMATION
You will find two free downloadable PDF files at
www.kam.co.uk/tuition. One covers everything
you need to know about correct connection and
installation of you new Kam turntables and all
other related equipment. The other provides a
step by step guide to mixing for beginners.
© COPYRIGHT LAMBA plc 2003. E&O E.
OVERVIEW
The KAM DDX3000 turntable is designed to
give the DANCE DJ, MOBILE DJ & CLUB
INSTALLATION maximum flexibility and features
for minimum cost. This deck should combine
all the features you may have wished for with a
top build quality and specification.
PRECAUTION
Read the manual carefully before operation.
Do not remove cover or back to prevent
electrical shock. NO USER REPLACEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. The apparatus should not be
exposed to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids, such as drinks
glasses, should be placed on the apparatus.
Use the unit on a flat surface. Be sure not to
connect the power or cables before moving the
unit. Do not use chemical solvents on the unit.
Checklist of Parts:
1 x Turntable unit
1 x Turntable platter
1 x Slip mat
1 x 45 RPM adapter
1 x Counter weight
1 x Headshell
1 x RCA cable
1 x Target light
1 x AC power cord
1 x Cartridge
SPECIFICATION
MOTOR 3.5kg Direct drive
POWER SUPPLY AC240V ~ 50Hz
POWER CONSUMPTION 11.5 Watts
DIMENSIONS 450 x 86 x 370mm
WEIGHT 9.8Kgs
Due to continuous product development, specifications are subject to change.
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